Parks & Recreation Master Plan

Baker Park west

The Community Services Department is currently in the process of updating the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Below is a progress update: 

  • Kick-Off Meeting & Initial Site Visits: (Complete)
    • Wednesday, July 23, 2025
      • All Staff Asset Engagement
      • Maintenance & Operations Kick-Off & Interviews
      • All Staff Asset Engagement
    • Thursday, July 24, 2025
      • Beach/Park/Facilities Tour
  • Existing Conditions & Inventory of Parks System Assets: (Complete)
  • Public Involvement: (On-Going)
    • Open House #1 – Thursday, January 29, 2026, 5:00pm-9:00pm, Baker Park (Sugden-Gomez Center)
    • Open House #2 – TBD
    • Tabling Event #1 – Monday, January 19, 2026, 9:00am-12:00pm, Cambier Park (MLK Celebration & Parade)
    • Tabling Event #2 – Friday, March 20,2026, 5:00pm-8:00pm, Baker Park (Spring Into Sunset 5K)
    • Stakeholder Meeting – Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 5:00pm-8:00pm (Virtual via TEAMS)
    • Listening Session – Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 5:00pm-9:00pm, Baker Park (Sugden-Gomez Center)
    • Community Services Advisory Board Meeting #1 – Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 2:30pm
    • Community Services Advisory Board Meeting #2 – TBD
    • Visioning Workshop – TBD
    • Public Opinion Survey – TBD  
  • Needs Assessment: (Complete)
    • 2026 City of Naples Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey
  • Development of Vision, Goals, & Objectives: (Not Started)
  • Organizational Structure: (Not Started)
  • Conceptual Plans: (Not Started)
  • Draft Master Plan Development & Implementation Strategy: (Not Started)
  • Final Master Plan, Approvals & Implementation Strategy: (Not Started)